Campus Time| Lucknow

A provision of ₹5 crore has been made in the state budget to provide residential facilities for students from Uttar Pradesh who move to Delhi for higher studies. The allocated funds will be used for the construction of a hostel, offering affordable and secure accommodation.

According to the Higher Education Department, a large number of students from the state travel to the National Capital Region (NCR) every year to pursue postgraduate (PG), PhD, and other advanced courses. However, high rental costs and limited housing options often create financial pressure, especially for students from economically weaker and middle-class families.

Recognising this challenge, the government has decided to establish a hostel to ensure better and more affordable living arrangements. Officials believe that the move will not only reduce the financial burden on families but also encourage more students to pursue higher education in premier institutions in Delhi.

The proposed hostel is expected to become a significant support system for aspiring scholars from Uttar Pradesh, making quality education more accessible and financially manageable.